Turion 64 ML-30 vs Core 2 Duo P8700

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo P8700
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.60
+275%
Turion 64 ML-30
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 35 Watt
0.16

Core 2 Duo P8700 outperforms Turion 64 ML-30 by a whopping 275% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Duo P8700 Core 2 Duo P8700
Turion 64 ML-30 Turion 64 ML-30

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28053289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoTurion 64
Power efficiency2.270.43
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Lancaster (2005−2006)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)March 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$209no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed2.53 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache3 MB1 MB
L3 cache3 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1V - 1.25Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketBGA479,PGA478754
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo P8700 0.60
+275%
Turion 64 ML-30 0.16

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo P8700 2254
+265%
Turion 64 ML-30 617

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Duo P8700 31.6
+248%
Turion 64 ML-30 110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.60 0.16
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Duo P8700 has a 275% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo P8700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 ML-30 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo P8700 and Turion 64 ML-30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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